The Price of Forgiveness

[@pattisiedlicki]

I hope that I never forget what you said, Father Mike, especially the next time I sin...”It cost Him.”

[@kerrieholian5366]

You may be late for your own funeral (God willing!), but your videos are ALWAYS TIMELY! 🥰

[@scottyj6226]

As someone putting off confession I need this to sink in. Please pray for me.

[@karinagbarros6301]

Go to confession. God misses you

[@lynncw9202]

I went to confession for the first time in about 10/12 years this last Easter. It was soooo nice. I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Go! It's brilliant. ( and I felt a bit proud of myself!!) 😂

[@rickrogue08]

You're lucky. Where I'm at, confession is still not allowed, same with masses at the church as a regulation to c o v i d, but I would want to go. My last was March 2020 before we went into lock down. God would not remember your sins after confession, and priests said they wouldn't remember it either.

[@scottyj6226]

@@rickrogue08 that is a horrible situation you're in. I hope it gets better soon. And thanks for the perspective.

[@bellorinoc3670]

@rick rogue I'm in similar situation. Last year, after relaxed restrictions, I wept at mass after months of being away. Now currently it's post second lockdown but diocese I am in will not allow masses yet. I doubt penitential services will held anytime soon here, I'm guessing earliest is next year. I hope it gets better soon wherever you are and God bless!

[@user-ok5lw9rf9c]

Your posts truly keep me going some days - thank you for all you do & for being a good human 😇

[@cindymmc.2869]

Father Mike is amazing! We are so blessed. I get late too as I lose track of time. I set the alarm to remind myself. I always feel so bad too. My poor sister has to text me to remind me of the time.

[@michelleferrao8888]

Thank you Fr Mike 🌟 Happy Feast of the Nativity of our Blessed Mother Mary 🌻 "To love Mary is not to take our love away from Jesus. It's to multiply, amplify and grow in the love with Jesus"☺ "True repentance transform us" ⛪

[@jans1675]

I pray that I remember this lesson you shared with us Fr. Mike. "It costs Him". In a small way, I sort of figured it out it made me kind of uncomfortable but this lessons brings it right home and it has shaken me to the core in a good way. Thank you for your words of wisdom. I needed to hear them today. God bless

[@andrewkelly2028]

I believe it's important to not say "It's ok" when someone has really hurt us, but instead to really say "I forgive you." When someone hurts me, I don't want to let them know that what they did was fine, but I do want to let them know that I am very grateful for their humility to seek forgiveness and to seek to reconcile our relationship, so instead I would say "Thank you, I forgive you." I believe it is important to let someone know that they are forgiven, as that is what they probably really want, not to be told that what they did was fine, but to know that their wrongdoing will not be held against them, and that there will be no resentment kept against them; that they are forgiven for what they have done.

[@erravi]

So important!!

[@debbie4503]

What about people who hurt you, but turn around what they've done so that they believe it's your fault. Therefore they will never admit their wrong doing and, although I have forgiven them, they won't even talk to me.

[@BudderChezMC]

I have never thought truly of the cost of forgiveness. Thank you for teaching me yet again how much the Lord loves us fr. Mike!

[@MagnumLapua338]

I have the hardest time forgiving. This is something I need to and will start adding to my confessions.

[@mattberg916]

All things in relation to the Father can never be taken for granted and cannot be taken seriously enough. Some may consider this fanatical. Our Almighty and Merciful Father and Creator humbled Himself to become a weak and poor creature, sinless among sinners. He suffered immensely and died a horrible death for the sake of our miserable souls. And for 2000 years since His great and Holy Sacrifice we still punish our Savior. You better believe it costs. God love you Fr. Mike. May the Almighty and Merciful Father have pity on our souls.

[@johnbolwell5969]

What an incredibly good shepherd this man is... We need many more like him, and all over this broken world!

[@albertinadumea4055]

I hurt my ex best friend by my attitude and words. I truly tried to change myself , but its dooo hard. And anyways,i lost her forever...she doesn't want to hear about me anymore. But it was sin of pride and..its God who s offended too. So for Him, i must try my best..... God bless you

[@IONov990]

I have hurt my dad so many times over the years. Our communication is very strained. I wonder if I can actually change this

[@FollowerofChrist2002]

May God bless you prayers out for you and for all your loved ones. I’m so sorry for your situation and I hope one day forgiveness and reconciliation may come about within this situation and all situations where there is conflict. God is in control so trust in Him. We humbly pray and wish all of this through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior’s Holy Name, Amen.

[@youthprayerfort]

Awesome, as He says show fruits worthy of of repentance. Love costs something, him loving us, and if we love him...sincerely...it has to cost us too ❤️

[@Luis-vn4ue]

this message makes so much sense that sin costs something to God and equally doing good works, forgiving others, being compassionate and charitable gives God something back

[@karinagbarros6301]

For anyone who is reading this, this is your sign to go to confession. The lord misses you

[@st.annsparish1316]

Mind Blown. Was thinking the EXACT same thing yesterday! What cost is it to the Heart of Our God for all the graces He pours down on us! and my friend said: (paraphrased) What angel is assigned to look at God and worship Him as He does this for us?

[@Rm-kr2bp]

Beautiful 👍🙏 Now let’s pray that doctors and nurses feel this way too.

[@threestrandsministry6319]

This is something that, in modern society, we only realize when someone else costs us something....and we are less likely to acknowledge when WE cost someone else something. We also gloss over the small things, which aren't really small because the small things make up who we are as people. As far as being late...I'm going to put it to you like my dad put it to me (because I used to not have good timing too) "When you are late you are showing a lack of respect for the other person's time and life AND you are proving that you are not a person of your word. So, if you say you are going to spit on the court house lawn at noon you better be there working up a spit by 11:45". I haven't been late since then....Because I never want to disrespect other people's lives.

[@ambersocie7174]

When I say I'm sorry, I believe that I am taking responsibility for my own actions. But listening to this I was struck that maybe people don't repent because they don't know how much they are worth. Yes, Lord...what it cost Jesus...his life to give us everlasting life without price... without number of years and without the consequence of sin that is death....now I feel a bit more compassionate to people who are angry at me... because I'm thinking.." they don't know what they're worth?"

[@josephzammit8483]

Well said! I’m publishing a weekly KZbin video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you

[@jesuslovesyoulove9991]

thank for your preaching it does help me in my studies on he word of our Lord Jesus and our Mother Mary of Guadalupe what i was having strong in the Lord is when Jesus says to Moses this people still don't believe in me even do they saw with their own eyes I got them out of Egypt and all the miracles I did for them fighting for them with the Faro and his army they still don't believe in me? what's goign on with this people? that's my strong believe becouse if he did all that for them he can help me also in my life thank you Lord for helping me to believe more on you and Mary our Mother

[@kasieksmasiek7253]

May I ask, whoever feels the invitation from God, to please pray for 7-year old Brendan who has stage 3 brain cancer, and also for his family 🙏🙏🙏 May God abundantly bless us all 🙏🙏🙏

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

Praying for Brendan Please 💜✝️💜Saint Joseph be a Father to Brendan now🙏✝️🛐🙏💜❣️💜🌹 each day in my daily prayers Brendan will be in my heart and Brendan's family too GOD Bless you and Keep you always💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@lucygrech3688]

Heavenly Father, please heal Brendan completely of brain cancer, Lord Jesus Christ put Your loving hands on him and remove the cancer from Brendan, in Jesus Christ's Name and by His blood we pray..Amen Psalm 103, Matthew 7:7, James 5:13-16

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

@@lucygrech3688 Amen🙏✝️🛐🙏🌹🕊️

[@beckyholbrook7253]

Wow! You just made me think of sin more deeply, I don’t want to give Jesus anymore pain.

[@shareenchoudhury-leighton1748]

💙 responsibility for ones actions .. taking accountability for ones actions: remembering that when we ask for forgiveness - theres a cost involved even though god has carried our pain and burdens in forgiving our sins .. :-( thank you, God, for your mercy & pure love & we will grow and flourish & not take you for grated! 💙

[@heal4066]

We have all witnessed the outcomes of Hatred /revenge/ jealously over the centuries , yet it's so tough for human to let go of these emotions because of the uneasiness within himself... so now It's time to rise and let go of all your emotions... Just be a free soul , be liberated and peace will come to you graciously!!!

[@clavo3352]

Grace of the Lord be with you Fr. Mike. "My ways are far above your ways." Relays to me that we cannot dare ascribe value judgements on any part of the Trinity. That a "price" has been "paid" is an allegory or analogy for us to have some understanding of what has occurred via the Crucifixion. We must, I'm arguing, think about this on a couple of levels. Our way and His. Only we can never reach His way.

[@karinagbarros6301]

Thank you father for owning up to your mistakes even if we think it’s not that serious

[@BlueFlyer83]

Father, that was well put and honestly something I never given much thought to. Thank you for publishing this video.

[@dianaangeles6324]

Ouch! Right on the spot... I was doing something like that... thank you Fr. Mike, this is so helpful for me. God bless you

[@crisr3055]

It take heart and courage for you to speak the truth. As parishioner myself, well and dealing with a lot personal matters and helping my Mother, and people I’ve encounter/Ed the best I can, lately it’s been hard to make it certain Feats, Memorial, but even Sunday mass. I was accustomed that of late just genuflect and kneel then follow with the flow of the Mass. Nativity for me was crazy. Did miraculous medal in my parish, then I helped KOC. Then I left my Ascension Bible at The nativity Mass. Good Bless You Father Mike. Amén 🙏🏻❤️🕊🙏🏼

[@kimberleymnj]

Omg! When Father Mike did the "Bye Bye Bye!!!!!!" 🥰🥰🥰😄😄😄

[@grif9511]

This is such an important video, and we have to recognize that price. It only adds to love I feel in His mercy and payment for my own sins. Powerful video Fr Mike, God bless.

[@Nunwannabe1234]

Wow! It's nice to know even you, Father Mike, are late all the time for things. I get very relieved when people cancel, also.it's definitely something I need to work on😊

[@jodydeems-mccargar8094]

I really needed to hear this tonight. 😢thank you.

[@hollyvondross9635]

Waiting in the presence of the tabernacle is a blessing.

[@dsc4178]

I agree, tough to ask for forgiveness, but important. Responsibility, respect, forgiveness, mercy.

[@junebug052003]

Thank you father Mike, God's loves us very much. We are all his children.

[@marybeth8028]

Fr. Mike Thank you. I never quite thought of needing to ask for forgiveness as well as saying I'm sorry, at least not every time. Although,to be honest I am looking for God (or whomever) to impart forgiveness , to feel the forgiveness again and again.

[@vgraham580]

I needed to hear this. Thank you Fr. Mike Schmitz.

[@kathybechtel2415]

This, Father Mike, hit me hard. I needed it. Forgive me Father.

[@htw7867]

Thank you for your videos. Your video on the Book of Daniel was timely for me in more ways than you can imagine. However, I too suffer from being late a lot. Thank you for your ministry as it both lifts us and reminds us of how we should continue to work on our Faith.

[@robertfischer1041]

I don’t see how God’s forgiving us could cost Him anything. It costs us when we sin, it costs us to ask for forgiveness and to be truly repentant of our sin. But God is all knowing, complete in every way, totally magnanimous, an infinite ocean of mercy.

[@joyyoung3319]

SO TRUE! Thank You Father. God Bless you!

[@tetsuan25]

I'm glad I found your post, I haven't been able to go to church due to lock downs but at least I have you to interpret the gospel for me.

[@cathyhannahperez]

Thanks for excellent reminder. Time is precious...so is God's love that is willing to forgive me despite my shortcomings & I get to do better.

[@marymccannfrancis9855]

Amen so true beautiful father Mike may God bless you you're in my prayers

[@JeffSaleBoat]

good motivation to try never to sin!

[@lindadavel5238]

so true, always need to use this as part of my examine before the sacrament of confession and nightly!

[@Cutekumber89]

I give some leniency if Padre is late. Reason: I always think of, Padre could be late due to an emergency situation that he got called to an hour before Mass. Went to attend the emergency and it just took him a little longer than expected. If Padre is late on a continuous basis; however, then maybe pull Padre aside and let him know in a respectful manner. It may be that this has become a habit that he has gotten maybe comfortable with and didn't realize it. Last thing, this doesn't just apply to priests but also with the laity and religious. We should strive to get to Mass early unless an emergency occurs. Thank you Fr. Mike for this much needed reminder.

[@jamila247]

I hope to remember what you said Father Mike that when we sin it costs God.

[@normavalliant4927]

As I have gotten older I think of my sins, the repeated sins, venial sins and mortal sins as another lash to his back, lash to his leg, or my sin caused his flesh to tear. I think of his pain. I am far from perfect I continually Thank Jesus. He is a Loving and Merciful. Thank you Father Mike.

[@solomonjacob411]

Thank You so much, Father Mike! I really needed to hear this eye-opening message.

[@bekind6763]

Fr. Mike, I love your message. God Bless!

[@ransomcoates546]

This is a very Trad spiritual message, Father! ‘Gratias tibi ago’.

[@erna079]

Thank you Father for talking about this topic. I’ve been struggling with a certain sin ‘that I feel really bad about, but not quite yet ready to change’ as what you said earlier. Your take on forgiveness this time is really something I haven’t considered. Thank youuu for letting me realize the weight of my sin and not fall into the sin of presumption. How I praise God for his mercy and his timely, again and again, invitation to go back to his heart!

[@kingfatiusiii4744]

Love you Fr. Mike, your messages always bring me such peace. Also, don't forget to put sunscreen on your face! ;D

[@melissasalazar1436]

Thanks for sharing the different point of view on forgiveness, Father. I never looked at it that way before. I need to be more careful when I'm either late or forget my last appointment.

[@lucynorman3394]

Awesome talk, Fr. Mike! Bless your heart……………🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@alice9036]

Thank you Fr. Mike you are awesome🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@karinagbarros6301]

FORGIVENESS IS IMPORTANT

[@antonioa8406]

May the Lord Almighty Protect and Keep you fishing for souls in spreading His Word... Grazie Mille Pade Miko. Saluti, Antonio

[@juliel0721]

Thank you for such a beautiful message Father Mike! God Bless You! ♥️🙅🏼‍♀️🙏🏻

[@margaretmcvickers9006]

Thank you so much father, god bless you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@michelemcdermott75]

Gosh Father Mike! Never saw it that way! I do now🙏

[@epictrooper2568]

Asking for prayer today. I am going to university and I am afraid that I won't have time anymore to read the Bible. I need the Father and His word more than I need anything, and I cannot afford to put Him second in my life. Please pray for me. The temptations are everywhere, and I cannot fight against them unarmed. I need Him.

[@haileycallahan23]

Join a Bible study at your church!

[@oh_no_its_a_dekusimp8161]

Amen thank you for sharing the word of God 🙏❤️

[@donballadurio4716]

Tomorrow's gospel: «Forgive and you will be forgiven. Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.» We reiterate it everhday in the Our Father: Forgive us AS we forgive others. The condition for receiving forgiveness from God is our willingness to forgive, and be kind, patient, forbearing towards other; otherwise we are deluding ourselves!

[@amarinarios70]

Thank you father mike Hope I can remember this 🕊

[@artiecullen2511]

Love the Perspective way you put ! 🤝❤️ Love All Your Wisdom ! God Bless You Father Mike 🕊🙏

[@JMJ4444-f2n]

Beautiful ❤️

[@cindymmc.2869]

Amen!

[@stevenmorris721]

That really hit my heart! Thank you!

[@erravi]

I needed this so much. Thank you Fr

[@beverlyhanlon8101]

Forgive me for loving you.

[@beverlyhanlon8101]

I'm too old for you anyway.

[@stevedevine6380]

Well said. You have me thinking about this. One of your best statement. 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍🙏🙏😄

[@swanseamasterclass3997]

Thank you Father

[@FriskyPanda167]

During my heart attack, while I was watching my vitals crash on the monitor, I spoke to God for the first time in many MANY years. But I did what I’d imagine most people would do in that situation, I asked God to keep my heart beating long enough for the cardiologist/surgeon to get there and do his job. I promised to try and open myself to him and his existence. I spent most of my life studying other religions….questioning and sometimes flat out denying his existence….even though deep down I didn’t 100% believe what o was saying. I felt the pull to return to the church for the past several years, before I started having health issues. And now that I’m doing my best to be open….I feel nothing….no pull….just….emptiness and aloneness. I mean….I deserve it….but I wasn’t expecting that feeling….idk what I was expecting tbh….but it wasn’t that….I’m still trying though. Praying daily. Multiple times a day. Studying. Just….idk….kind of a pointless comment but I needed to say it somewhere….figure this was probably one of the better places to get it out….🤷‍♂️

[@TimeEmotion1971]

For give your self - don't be too hard on you.

[@FriskyPanda167]

@@TimeEmotion1971 I’m my own worst critic/enemy….I’ve hated myself for a long time. I really need to step back inside of a church. Talk to someone, at the very least. I don’t even remember what church feels like….last time I went was midnight mass when I was….17? I’m 34 now. And I only went because my gf at the time and her family were going and I wanted another opportunity to hang out with her 😬. And I’m rambling again. I’m sorry 🤦‍♂️

[@thebr5294]

This is why phsycology is important.

[@jonathangoodwin646]

This reminds me When I do something that I should not have done or something I should have done it goes both ways. I asked God to help me not to repeat it. Let me use an example I took my wife to work and I was late picking up my kids at school . I should have been more cautious on the time picking up my kids . On the other hand if you commit a sin that you shouldn't not have done you also need to repent. This was a good topic and make me think I need to keep the eye on the time when I pick up my kids. Put on the mess I usually get there 45 minutes early That way I can think about the holy dominion and the price that Jesus Christ paid for me on the cross. It's only one thing that really bothers me I'm not judging someone else we're supposed to be listening to the priest and someone forgot to turn off the cell phone . So why I learned from this not to look at them when their phone goes off That can happen to anyone . But for myself I leave the phone in thnicar so I don't disturb other people I'm not judging them I'm just talking about myself what I do So I can meet with the Lord

[@davidmorton2620]

‘Hold the weight of that in your hand.’ After committing a bad sin yesterday, this was a wild video to happen upon.

[@karinagbarros6301]

God bless you father !

[@brentgarner3143]

Thank you

[@SylvianLight]

thanks

[@angrypotato_fz]

Great point!

[@DoroteeaZorici]

Ive noticed that priests always come late, and i got to think that s for a reason. For teaching us humbleness and patience and forgiveness. Everytime I want to go to confession I know I have to make at least 3 tries untill o get the priest availble for that. And I thought it might be because I am beeing tested Iike the Canaan woman... ( our priests always say, when they talk about that,, "how many of us would still insist after beeing rejected and humiliated like that"- althought I guess the Lord was not saying that according to his beliefs, and the test was not for The woman, but to prove sth to the other jewish people )

[@karinagbarros6301]

I love this!

[@seans.131]

The Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation is currently unavailable in paperback, and I couldn't find the Insight Journal from Jeff Cavins, at Amazon. Thank you😊

[@speroconstantine9957]

You are awesome

[@pitrah4365]

I am so sorry father, but I am not able to forgive. It hurts too much.

[@Elijah_Al-Naysaburi]

Good morning 🌷 pray for me father so I can devote my self to Mary pure heart & help my family and society. My name is suhail & I live in Dubai 💗💗💗

[@juliarose4486]

I stole a piece of tinsel from someone at Christmas. It was just a small thing and I don't think they know about it. I'm not sure if owning up and apologising will make things better or worse, because they don't know about it. It was also a long time ago, and I'm thinking now it would just be awkward to bring it up now because of how long it's been

[@karinagbarros6301]

Guys let’s try and always leave like 10 comments so it can reach more people 🙏❤️

[@run4cmt]

Sometimes we take grace too cheaply. I think God expects us to change and do better.

[@hashbrown9541]

Could you please do a video on wickedness and what it actually is? I saw that the prayers of the wicked aren't heard and I'm scared that I myself am wicked.

[@oonwing]

👍 Too cool 😎

[@debbie4503]

I have done so many things wrong in my 60 + years. I know God has forgiven me. How do I forgive myself and move on? I am committed, with God's help, to change. Yet my past sins still haunt me.

[@tmc3567]

It says in Mark that God can be reasoned with, but it says in Revelations that on the day of final judgment God will not be persuaded. So which is it?

[@tomm624]

Great insight and words to think/live by as always, Fr. Mike. I am wondering how you would address those who think that the Covid pandemic is a "mark of the beast". I keep hearing this from some of my Christian friends who use this as an excuse to get not get vaccinated. Any advise would be greatly appreciated! God bless:)

[@VidiSensiVici]

We all know that priests have lots of agenda to take care of besides responding to emergency calls here and there, so if the mass has to be celebrated "six or seven minutes, or much later, then it is not a big deal because we come to church to pray, to celebrate mass, to have quiet time, etc... Sometimes, there is music, or the choir to sing for us before mass, or someone will keep us posted with news or upcoming events while waiting for the priest to arrive. Father Mike was just being nice to ask for "forgiveness" in that circumstance. I haven't yet come across any readings in which Jesus mentioned the word "cost" or " it costs..." because in business, cost is the monetary value spent by a company to produce something. God is All-Loving, He would rather spend time with us each moment. He loved us dearly and unconditionally regardless whether we reciprocate or not, so He definitely would never comment about a price of forgiveness.

[@valerieg9494]

What happens if someone did something terrible to you but they are now dead? How do you forgive them? How do you forgive them if it is so every hard for you to do? I need to forgive someone who is dead and I can't do it.

[@Wintersghost135]

I often hear people say that they have no worries because Jesus paid for their sin. I seldom hear mentioned that the person they harmed must also pay for their sin. All people that love God will love truth and helping others and hate deceit and harming others. If we harm someone then we should make it up to them in a way that they are actually happy about the original offense. So that if they were asked to be offended again for the same reward (or recompense) they’d say yes - that they’d do it again. Otherwise, we go to our grave knowing that, for this person, we did more harm than good and may find ourselves not in God’s favor. Granted, it’s a lot easier to make up for minor offenses than the big ones - say, being a little late or impatient as opposed to destroying someone’s life. But that’s obvious. Many people may not care about this - may not care about leaving things better than they found them - but they are not the people that would watch this channel.

[@CARS63]

I think, when we go astray from God, what it costs God is the same as what it costs us, that being precious time wasted away from God.